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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1903

Page

3

Prolonged Meeting and Social Visits at Clarks Chapel

At Clarks Chapel Miss Lula Hill Adria Duncan Golda and Lula Ashton enjoyed a gathering at Robert Dunlap Sanday's home. Emmett Carpenter of Athens visited his parents. A protracted meeting continues. Peter Finsterwald and his wife from Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs Phillips last week. Several local children are recovering from measles. Bert Hill of Athens visited his brother in law Harvey Williams. An advertisement hawks California Prune Wafer for digestion and constipation relief priced at 100 for 25 cents.

Lula Hill Adria Duncan Golda Lula Ashton Robert Dunlap Sanday Emmett Carpenter Athens Peter Finsterwald Phillips Bert Hill Harvey Williams

Measles Widespread In Mineral Area

The measles are prevalent in Mineral with nearly every family affected. A newborn daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. James Pratt. Mrs. Wm. Dexter and daughters visited Parkersburg relatives. Carrie Marquis returned from the O A with illness. The two twins of C. F. Tope died, one after the other. Pastor A B Bouquard led services as Rev. Bouquard attended a revival in Marshfield. Mineral seeks a doctor urgently.

James Pratt Wm. Dexter Parkersburg Carrie Marquis O. A Albaugn Luhrig Elmer Quick George Soules Ira van Dyke Staated Pennsylvania C. F. Tope W. A. Thomas Marshfield M. E A. B. Bouquard Dickson Diantha Hester Chillicothe

Luhrig News Notes and Library Progress

Miss Iva Albaugh of Mineral spent weekend with Miss Mayme Watkins. Miss Susie Beckler of Canaanville was at home Friday evening. Miss Bertha Gibbs hosted Lenora Johnson and Flora Watkins of Athens Sunday. Rosalie Beckler recovered from illness and returned to work in Athens. Luhrig literary society met Friday at the school house. proceeds were 9.85. The library now holds nearly 200 volumes with about 50 added recently by society members.

Iva Albaugh Mineral Mayme Watkins Susie Beckler Canaanville Bertha Gibbs Lenora Johnson Flora Watkins Athens Rosalie Beckler Luhrig Literary Society

One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Tex. Doctor

The pleasant to take and harmless One Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief in coughs croup and la grippe. It works at the source of trouble drawing out inflammation and healing while the lungs supply pure oxygen to blood and tissues. Dr Armstrong of Delia Tex prescribes it daily and says no better cough remedy exists. Sold by all druggists.

Armstrong Delia Tex

Local Social Notes Touch Columbus Trips and Weekend Visits

John L. Carpenter and Julies Brooks took a business trip to Columbus and Madison county late in the week. Little Gladdis Wade has been ill but improving. Cora Carpenter Bertha Weller and Calvin Brown called at Federal at week’s end. Jess Warrener of Glouster visited his sister here over the weekend. Rev. Litle visited nearby friends for the past week. Herman Ahile of Calvary called on friends near Amesville last week. Grandma M Quinn of Moxahala came home with Mr and Mrs Fred Ball and will stay for the winter with her daughter Mrs Ellen Ball near Calvary. Harlen Marie and Nelle Linscott of Linscott spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ott Fleming.

John L. Carpenter Julies Brooks Columbus Madison County Gladdis Wade Cora Carpenter Bertha Weller Calvin Brown Federal Jess Warrener Glouster Rev Litle Herman Ahile Calvary Amesville Grandma M. Quinn Moxahala Fred Ball Ellen Ball Harlen Marie Nelle Linscott Linscott Ott Fleming

Pike Valley social notes and local visits

Dr and Mrs Phillips visited Colville Ridge relatives. J L Kelley serves on jury. O T R C at Jerseyville failed as only two teachers attended. Christmas Eve tree planned at Jerseyville M E church. W E Hill traveled to Murray City and Sharpsburg. Local residents attend box supper near Canaanville. Multiple short visits and illnesses noted among area families.

Local Notices From Amesville District

W R Phillips of Athens attended to farm interests this week. Miss Lucile Lovell returned home after several weeks at Marietta. R E Henry of Chippewa Lake visits his brother Heber H Henry. Maurphey of Albany was here on business. Maude Gibson of Massillon spending holidays with Mr and Mrs F W Gibson. F R Painter on business trip to Athens. H M McCauley and wife visited Marietta due to illness of sister in law. A son born to Mr and Mrs Sars Porter. Mrs Z L Henry hosted lunch with friends. J W Cecil accepted a position with B and O at Pataskala. Mr and Mrs P A Potter and Chas Clark left for Merrican for winter oil field work.

W. R. Phillips Athens Lucile Lovell Marietta R. E. Henry Chippewa Lake Heber H. Henry Maurphey Albany Chas Clark Merrican

Local notes record visits and family events in Nelgonville

Mrs Amos Robinson underwent an appendicitis operation in Columbus and is progressing well. Guests included John Lappin and Harry Blosser of Logan. Several residents visited friends in town, with birthday surprise for Bessie Landis and various arrivals from Albany Columbus Athens Cambria and Murray City. Kenneth son of Nathan Matheny died of measles and will be interred at Buchtel. Connections to Pittsburgh Philadelphia not present.

Amos Robinson Columbus John Lappin Harry Blosser Logan Della Fox John Patton Ailen John Moore Eden Moore L. B. Sparks Sylvanus Jones Cambria W. Va Bessie Landis East End Clarence Sharp Charles Sharp Albany Alma Paul James Harvey Athens Kenneth Nathan Matheny Buchtel Anna Bird Straitaville Burdette L.S. Preston Samuel Douglas Friends James Hill Murray City Adaline Vorhes C. E. Welch Eugene Barnecut Thomas Rodda Pennsylvania Carrie Rodda Theresa Coleman M. Woltz Rockbridge Pearl Verity Orbiston Our City Scott Johnson Connetts Vernon Cay A. J. Lama Chicago Ed. Cummins

Athens Guests Share Weekend at Doler and Smith Homes

Mr and Mrs Patrick Moran of Athens visited Elzie Doler and family over Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Roach of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Smith Sunday evening.

Patrick Moran Athens Elzie Doler John Roach Joe Smith

Meeting of School Men in Special Session

The Superintendents' Section of the Ohio State Teachers' Association is called to meet in Columbus for a two day special session December 2 at 8 p.m. and December 3 at 9 a.m. The focus is school revenues ahead of the new code with talks by able speakers. Commissioner Bonebrake will discuss State Aid for Weak Districts. Central High School hosts the sessions.

Ohio State Teachers’ Association Columbus Ya.m Bonebrake

Holiday Excursions on Ohio Central Lines

Excursion rates offered between all points on these lines and to all points in the Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets on sale December 24 25 31 1903 and January 1 1904, with return good until January 4 1904.

Ohio Central Lines Central Passenger Association

Bern township man jailed for drunkenness in Police Court

Isaac Swett, 52, of Bern township, faced the mayor on a drunkenness charge. He admitted excessive drinking after returning from work on a Sugar Creek shaft project, saying he had fifteen or twenty dollars but woke with only eighty cents, unsure of the missing funds. He was fined three dollars and costs.

Isaac Swett Bern Township Swett Sugar Creek

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